Chapter 258 - Agreeing to Help
The Substitute Madam Amazes the World Once More
Mo Zhu did not understand what had happened and decided to stop thinking about it. She continued to lie on the sofa in the study room and play with the phone as if nothing had happened.
Five minutes later, Huo Xuanâs phone vibrated again. Mo Zhu stared at the caller ID and saw that it was another call from Old Master Huo. She sat up straight, cleared her throat, and answered the call.
The call had just been picked up. Before Old Master Huo could speak, Mo Zhu spoke first, âGrandfather, Huo Xuan has a temporary video conference and canât pick up the phone. Why donât I ask him to call you back after heâs done?â
Old Master Huo was silent for a few seconds on the other end of the line. He sighed slightly and said in a low voice, âGirl, since Xuanâer doesnât have the time to deal with this old man, Iâll sell my face and discuss this matter with you personally.â
When Mo Zhu heard that Old Master Huo wanted to discuss it with her, she immediately replied seriously, âSure, if you have any instructions, just say it.â
When Old Master Huo heard this, he sensed the frankness in Mo Zhuâs words. He smiled embarrassedly and said, âXiao Zhu, I know that youâre a good child. You might be in a difficult position if I say this, but the head of the Lu family is my good friend for many years. There arenât many of my good friends left in this world. I want you to save him.â
Mo Zhu did not hesitate when she heard this and agreed immediately, âSure.â
âReally? Girl, are you really willing to treat the head of the Lu family? Then Iâll give that kid, Lu Zheng, a call to share this good news!â Old Master Huoâs tone was very excited, and he couldnât help but confirm it again.
Mo Zhu raised her eyebrows and replied calmly, âAs long as grandfather gets Lu Zheng to prepare the things I want, I have time to go to the Lu family to treat their leaderâs illness anytime.â
Old Master Huo pinched the space between his eyebrows with a headache. He knew that he had been happy too early. Mo Zhu was just like Huo Xuan, she was a child with her own thoughts and principles. It was probably very difficult to compromise on something that had already been agreed on.
The reason why that kid, Lu Zheng, had begged him to personally plead his grandson was because he did not want to give up the many years of Lu familyâs hard work to Mo Zhu. He did not expect that even though he was the one who had brought this matter up, he would still be unable to avoid the issue regarding the assets.
Old Master Huo sighed deeply and said in a low voice, âXiao Zhu, I know that Lu Zheng, that kid, fought with you for the Ten Thousand Aged Pine Snow Herb on the day of the auction and made you unhappy. However, the Lu family can be considered a big family with a hundred years of foundation in the capital. Can you give me some face and ask for less of the Lu familyâs assets?â
After saying this, Old Master Huo was afraid that Mo Zhu would reject him. He paused for a moment and quickly added, âThat kid had acted that way as he was eager to save Old Master Lu. If you agree to this matter this time, Iâll get someone to make him apologize to you personally!â
Mo Zhu did not speak. The only sound that came from the receiver was the girlâs faint breathing.
Thinking that this girl might be considering whether this matter could be done, Old Master Huo did not rush her. He quietly waited for her reply on the phone.
After a while, Mo Zhu nodded slightly and said, âSince grandfather has said so, I canât embarrass you anymore. How about this? I want half of the Lu familyâs assets. As long as Lu Zheng has prepared what I want, Iâm willing to go and take a look at the Lu familyâs old master.â
When Old Master Huo heard this, he instantly felt relieved and heaved a long sigh of relief. As long as he could settle this matter, he would do his part.
However, when he thought of the last request that Lu Zheng had made when he called him to beg him, Old Master Huo frowned and asked awkwardly, âGirl, can you alsoâ¦â
He had originally thought that even if Mo Zhu did not agree, she would at least finish listening to him. Unexpectedly, before he could finish, the girl interrupted him bluntly, âGrandfather, agreeing to treat the Lu familyâs old master is already on your account. No one in the world can make me make exceptions time and time again.â
Mo Zhuâs tone was a little harsh. When she said this, Old Master Huoâs face turned red.
He had been in the business world for so many years, but he had never begged anyone so humbly like today. This time, he had no choice but to ask for help, and furthermore, the person he had to beg was his granddaughter-in-law.
However, he had no choice. He wanted to save his friend, so he had to beg her.
In fact, Old Master Huo knew Mo Zhuâs character well. It was not easy for her to make such a compromise, not to mention that he had wanted to ask for more just now..